Rogers releases the rugged Sonim XP1300 CORE

Rogers has launched the rugged Sonim XP1300 CORE. This device meets military specs and comes with a 2-inch display that’s made of Gorilla Glass, so it won’t scratch. Rogers states this is “built to withstand drops, shocks, vibrations and rain”. When I get hold of it to review I’m going to put it through various tests and try as hard as I can to destroy it, apparently it can handle more than the rugged devices on the market. The no-contract price is $299.99 and ranges down to a 3-year contract price of $149.99.

Adam

hmm… wonder how long until smartphone users come in here saying what a piece of crap this handset is…..

aaron

Put it in water and then call it, while it is underwater. And then answer it.

Brayden

Save $150 on a three year term? Awesome! Sign me up! I mean, $150 is more than I paid for my Galaxy on a 3 year, but this phone looks way better. Am I right?

Big Daddy Data

I personally ran this device over with a truck and it’s still working. Rock Solid!!!

Kids don’t try this at home

JSmith

Looks very similar to the MIKE handsets Telus sells. Built to military standards still doesnt mean indestructable but damn close.

Rick Whitley

Check out “Will it Blend” with a Sonim phone. It the only thing I’ve seen that didn’t blend

k

Apparently it took 3 posts, Adam.

t

Good product, but price #fail.

JSmith

Pricing directly reflects fact its due to military standards. Think about it this way, if the handset was pretty much unbreakable, and you didnt want to upgrade every year or two, this phone could last a long time. Manufacturer will make less on people having to replace handset because they broke it. Tough to do on a military spec phone..trust me..i’ve tested MIKE ones. Ran over with a car, heavy duty fork lift, and still worked. Even saw one used as a hammer for roofing.

Ger

@JSmith

I can understand the outright price. $299 is not unreasonable for a phone like this which is built for durability. However, taking $150 off for a three year contract is ridiculous. You’re locking yourself in to save $50 a year, which for many people isn’t even a month of service.